Mr. President, I am concerned about the welfare bill before us, the Republican version. ... The Senate Republican plan cuts spending on welfare now, but you can be sure that local taxpayers will be picking up the tab later.
Patrick Leahy: “Mr. President, I am concerned about the welfare bill before us, the Republican version. ... The Senate Republican plan…”
On the recordSeptember 7, 1995
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Addressing concerns about the Republican welfare bill during Senate floor debate.
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